National Democratic Institute
Samson Itodo at NDI's 35th Anniversary Gala
The gala not only reflected on 35 years of democracy promotion at NDI, it also looked forward through the eyes of three rising political leaders who are making outstanding contributions to strengthening democracy in their country:
Samson Itodo, Convener of the #NotTooYoungToRun Campaign (Nigeria). The movement in Nigeria that led to the reduction of constitutional age limits for running for public office in the country.
Vladimir Kara Murza, Democracy Activist and Opposition Leader (Russia). He has promoted civil society and democracy in Russia. He was poisoned twice for his efforts and played a key role in the passage of Magnitsky Act that imposed targeted sanctions on Russian human rights violators in the U.S., Canada, and several EU countries.
Masih Alinejad, Women’s Rights Activist, Author and Journalist (Iran). She is the founder of the ‘My Stealthy Freedom’ campaign in Iran against compulsory wearing of the hijab
Photo Credit: Margot Schulman
Samson Itodo at NDI's 35th Anniversary Gala
The gala not only reflected on 35 years of democracy promotion at NDI, it also looked forward through the eyes of three rising political leaders who are making outstanding contributions to strengthening democracy in their country:
Samson Itodo, Convener of the #NotTooYoungToRun Campaign (Nigeria). The movement in Nigeria that led to the reduction of constitutional age limits for running for public office in the country.
Vladimir Kara Murza, Democracy Activist and Opposition Leader (Russia). He has promoted civil society and democracy in Russia. He was poisoned twice for his efforts and played a key role in the passage of Magnitsky Act that imposed targeted sanctions on Russian human rights violators in the U.S., Canada, and several EU countries.
Masih Alinejad, Women’s Rights Activist, Author and Journalist (Iran). She is the founder of the ‘My Stealthy Freedom’ campaign in Iran against compulsory wearing of the hijab
Photo Credit: Margot Schulman